
Surf Forecasts:
Pearly Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pearly Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pearly Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pearly Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SE by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1626 | 1240 | 1036 | 800 | 533 | 498 | 290 | 235 | 179 | 137 | 112 | 96 | 108 | 865 | 3275 | 3663 | 2641 | 1912 | 1632 | 1422 | 1034 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:59PM1.38m | 12:51PM1.28m | 1:06AM1.46m | 1:50PM1.40m | 2:04AM1.54m | 2:41PM1.51m | 2:56AM1.59m | 3:29PM1.60m | 3:43AM1.61m | 4:14PM1.66m | 4:28AM1.59m | 4:56PM1.67m | 5:11AM1.52m | 5:38PM1.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:36AM0.29m | 6:52PM0.39m | 7:37AM0.19m | 7:55PM0.28m | 8:29AM0.10m | 8:50PM0.19m | 9:17AM0.04m | 9:40PM0.12m | 10:00AM0.01m | 10:27PM0.10m | 10:42AM0.02m | 11:12PM0.12m | 11:22AM0.08m | ||||||||
— | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | |
5:45 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Feels °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 6 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
1626 | 1240 | 1036 | 800 | 533 | 498 | 290 | 235 | 179 | 137 | 112 | 96 | 78 | 865 | 3275 | 3663 | 2641 | 1912 | 1632 | 1422 | 1034 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | W 9 | SW 16 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | S 16 |
46 | 60 | 60 | 68 | 58 | 57 | 50 | 30 | 27 | 60 | 46 | 39 | 63 | 310 | 31 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 12 | SW 18 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 19 |
1 | 87 | 12 | 12 | 41 | 38 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 61 | 31 | 23 | 108 | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | SE 7 | ENE 2 | — | ESE 7 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 |
— | 12 | 14 | 18 | 9 | 184 | 1 | — | 48 | — | 1 | 31 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 7 | 69 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 69 |
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Information about the Pearly Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pearly Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pearly Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pearly Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pearly Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pearly Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Pearly Beach is 26 km (16 miles) from Hermanus. If you plan a holiday in Overberg, look for hotels and other accommodation in Hermanus. Hermanus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











